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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Is it possible to run two oem head gaskets?
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Anything is possible. More layers would increase the amount of clamping force needed between the head and the block, in other words weakening the seal. The head gasket is arguably the weakest part of the combustion chamber- you don't want more of it.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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buy a aftermarker head gasket. i think cometic make thick head gaskets.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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thanks.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Yeah comtetic makes many many thickness variations. Mine is like a nickel thick.
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